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Category: Hiking
Where: Hike along the shoreline of the Mississippi River in Hidden Falls Regional Park, 1313 Hidden Falls Dr. St. Paul, Map of entrance Drive to end of park road and park in last parking lot by the boat launch. When: 1:30 pm What: Hiking along a well trodden, not snow cleared and probably icey walking …
Hike — Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Main Property. We will hike on snowy trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. It may be good to bring cleats. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5 hours. Park at the …
Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Camping, Paddling
One spot left!!! Please join me as we canoe 52 miles on the Green River through Stillwater Canyon in the heart of Canyonlands National Park. The Green River cuts through 1500 feet of colorful sandstone as it meanders its way towards the Grand Canyon. Expect easy flatwater paddling, side hikes through magnificent rock formations, and …
Wilderness Canoeing and Hiking — Stillwater Canyon, Canyonlands National Park, UTView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Camping, Paddling
Paddle the Upper Buffalo National Scenic River in April! This is the nation’s first national scenic river, and it does not disappoint. We will drive down to Ponca, Arkansas, and camp along the river. Thursday or Friday we will paddle from Ponca (or Steel Creek, depending on water levels) to Kyle’s Landing. This is about …
This is a two-week canal boat trip in the counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, in southern England, northwest of London. The canal boat will be our moving base of operations, a sort of floating RV with a kitchen, bathrooms, showers and bedrooms. Each day we will cruise down the canal, through the lovely English countryside, …
Canal Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing — South Oxford Canal; Cotswolds, EnglandView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Trail Maintenance
Border Route Trail Spring trail maintenance crews needed. East end Trip May 5 to 7 with two or three day options available. Limited to 18 Hikers and crew members. Hiking and end of winter deadfall sweep on the Border Route Trail East end just outside the BWCA Wilderness. Using hand and some power tools. Lots …
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling
There will be campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/) is located on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers and Lock …
World Migratory Bird Day Weekend — Perrot State Park, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Bring a child you want to introduce to the outdoors! Parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles/mentors are all welcome. Children’s book author Melany Kahn has graciously offered to lead a group of children and adults into the woods for a mushroom foray and general woodland adventure. The pace of this hike will be meandering and chaotic. Satisfying the kids’ curiousity …
Mushroom Foray (Kid-focused) — Reservoir Woods Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling
Let’s visit Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park over Memorial Day weekend 2023! I have both group campsites (Riverview and Sumac Hill) reserved from Thursday to Monday, May 25-29 (four nights). The group sites are located in a wooded area near a branch of the Root River. The shared 3-sided shelter has electricity and picnic tables. Each …
Camping & activities — Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Backpacking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Climbing
The Extravaganza is our semi-annual “welcome & check us out” trip for anybody who likes the outdoors and wants to find out more about the Minnesota Rovers. Activities, including hiking, biking, climbing, star gazing, and paddling — may be scheduled throughout the weekend. We’ll be camping in a group camp setting at William O’Brian State …
SAVE THE DATE: Spring Extravaganza — William O’Brian State Park , MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling
Destination: Door County WI. I have never been, but have heard about it for years. I have reserved a couple of cabins in Door County. Rover Sue did a trip there awhile ago. Here is what she had to say. There is so much to see and do in Door County. Bring all your toys …
Hike, Paddle, Bike, Explore — Door County, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Yes, this is another trip to Door County. No typo here. Welcome to the 2nd part of Door County. Destination: Door County WI. I have never been, but have heard about it for years. I have reserved a couple of cabins in Door County. Rover Sue did a trip there awhile ago. Here is what …
Hike, Paddle, Bike, Explore — Door County, WIView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
2nd Annual Brunet Island State Park paddling and cycling trip Brunet Island State Park, on the Chippewa and Fisher rivers, offers more than 1,300 acres of scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Quiet lagoons and channels are excellent for canoeing and wildlife watching. The rolling landscape in Chippewa County is a product of the most recent …
Camping, Paddling, and Biking — Brunet Island State Park, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Hello Rovers! Join us for this year’s Rovers Astronomy Weekend trip to Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC)! This year’s trip will be from Fri. 7/14 thru Sun. 7/16 (with an optional stay into Mon. 7/17). On this trip we’ll hike, paddle and do other Roverish activities during the day, and then stargaze at night, peering at some of the sky’s cosmic …
2023 Rovers Astronomy Weekend — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MNView trip details »